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SENIOR CITIZENS Thursday, April 18 was our Easter Dinner Day. By noon, members were gathering, and Toupin Caterers of Spencer had the tables set and ready. The tables had pastel Easter baskets of eggs as centerpieces. Each place had a small cup with ribbon handle filled with candy eggs. Loretta Rickford and Jackie DeFrance were in charge and made the favors. They did a great job. Thanks so much! At 12:30, President Roland welcomed all, and I gave the prayer. Our sit-down dinner was ready to be served, consisting of tossed salad, ham with pineapple, mashed potatoes, and green beans almandine. Strawberry shortcake was the dessert of the day with coffee. Of course, as always, we enjoyed Scott Toupin’s raisin bread. It was a delicious meal. We thank Scott, waitresses Britni Brierly, Laurie Daigneault, and of course, Scott’s little daughter, Emily, was helping serve once again. We do so enjoy her. Before they left, President Roland had them appear from the kitchen for a round of applause. Emily took a bow; she doesn’t need much encouragement. We gave her an Easter Bunny, and she also got a couple Easter cups of candy. Good girl, Emily! Before President Roland called our meeting to order at 1:40, he introduced our guest, Ron Dackson, from the Cable TV Access Committee, asking for anyone able to help out manning the cameras for meetings or special events. Volunteers are needed and can call him if they can help.
Following prayer and Pledge, songs “Easter Parade”
and “Take Me out to the Ball Game” were sung. Roll
Call revealed 51 members present. The Secretary, Treasurer, Sunshine,
Entertainment, Travel and 20 Club reports were made. Travel Lady
Betty is planning a Casino Cruise for July; more on this as we
go along. Bingo was played to end a most enjoyable day.
Show time Marguerite gave the Secretary’s report and read a thank you from Tri-Valley Services for the donation we made in memory of Evelyn Lamonda. The Treasurer, Sunshine, and Entertainment reports were made. Ticket Lady Elizabeth announced she will be selling tickets for our June picnic at the next meeting. Travel Lady Betty made her report, and had flyers for her upcoming trips. In October, a Turkey Train Trip around Lake Winnepesaukee includes dinner and a side trip to a cheese shop. A money raffle was held, and a 50/50 drawing was won by Frances Toppin. Five door prizes were won by Rose Marchessault, Chet Leasot, Pearl Crevier, Claire Boisvert, and Roy Brodeur. Now, the Show! Group songs included “Happy Days,” “After the Ball,” and “Five Foot Two.” Specialty songs were “Eidelweiss” by Roland and Marguerite, “Gilded Cage” by Bertha, with harmonica solos by Joe, “My Favorite Things” by Marguerite, “Doin’ What Comes Naturally” by Roland, “Alice Blue Gown” by Pearl Crevier, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” by Joe and Millie Miner, and “Let the Rest of the World Go By” by Jane Piette. I wrote and read a tribute to Doris Leasot. She took full charge of our memory shows, and we traveled many places to perform. We’ve had a lot of fun over the years. I presented her with the writing and a floral bouquet from the Club. Roland closed the show with us singing, “Thanks for the Memories,” with special words from the show. At this time, the club heartily thanks Roland O’Coin for his keyboard expertise and his singing voice, a great guy! Our president. Refreshments and Bingo concluded another memorable day. ‘Till next time. |
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